The Royal Borough of Greenwich’s planning committee has resolved to grant planning permission for Hyde Group’s regeneration of the Brookhill Estate in Woolwich.
The housing association’s proposals include upgrading the existing estate to create a ‘high-quality neighbourhood designed around generous public realm and landscaped areas’, including a ‘green spine’ running through the heart of the estate.
The 80 existing homes on the site are reaching the end of their life, according to Hyde Group, and will be replaced by six residential buildings each with a communal garden. In total, 254 new homes will be provided in a mix of flats, maisonettes and houses, 49% of which will be affordable.
Guy Slocombe, chief investment officer at Hyde, said “The regeneration of the Brookhill Estate will provide much needed, new, more energy efficient, homes for the area. As well as homes for existing and new residents, the new layout will provide high quality open spaces and play areas for the community.”
Simon Lea, associate director at Levitt Bernstein, which helped to secure the planning consent, said: “Levitt Bernstein and Hyde championed a collaborative approach for the regeneration of Brookhill Estate. By working closely with the estate residents from the outset, we have been able to shape a scheme that will significantly improve the quality of life for those currently living on the estate – with housing and landscape working hand in glove to create a lush and pleasant neighbourhood.”
Work is expected to start on site later this year with completion in 2025.
